March 29, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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ALL THE JOYFUL COLORS OF SPRING! My favorite color is Spring Green. And my favorite palette is the colors of the garden. “All colors are harmonious when you toss in some blue.” Children must intuitively know this principle because they … Continue reading
March 28, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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TULIP TIME! Spring is in the air. And tulips are a favorite subject matter for watercolor studies. One reason children are drawn to tulips is their “easy shape”—a big letter “U” with upside down “V” shapes on the top! Their … Continue reading
October 17, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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FLORAL STILL LIFE. Using oil pastels, this homeschool class demonstrated their expressive use of color and shapes. The fall bouquet was a hostess gift from friends visiting from Tucson, AZ and repurposed a few days later for this Still Life … Continue reading
July 25, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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GIRLS AND THEIR FLOWERS. I’ve noticed that young girls are very responsive to drawing and painting flowers. Girls are drawn to Impressionistic works, perhaps because they sense a bit more freedom of expression. While they admire photo-realism works of art … Continue reading